Buffalo, Nebraska
Buffalo is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States.[1]
Buffalo, Nebraska | |
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  Buffalo, Nebraska  Buffalo, Nebraska | |
| Coordinates: 41°N 99.8°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
History
A post office was established at Buffalo in 1896, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] Buffalo was named for the American bison (buffalo) which once roamed the area.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buffalo, Nebraska
- "Dawson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 51. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Municipalities and communities of Dawson County, Nebraska, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Nebraska highlighting Dawson County | |
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